Draughts

Draughts is an elimination game where one player tries to capture all the pieces belonging to his or her opponent on a board.

Key figures

40 million players

57 countries / 5 continents

A game played all over the world with strong roots in Europe and Asia

FMJD C Fdration Mondiale du Jeu de Dames

FMJD was founded in 1947 by four Federations (France, the Netherlands, Belgium and Switzerland).

It is affiliated to:

GAISF(General Association of International Sports Federations)

IMSA(International Mind Sports Association

FMJD regular Championships

Championships for women were introduced in 1973, for juniors in 1971, cadets in 1988 and girls in 1989.

Team championships started in 1967 for the senior players and in 1987 for the juniors.

Individual European championships, for seniors and youth.

International club competitions.